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Choosing between made to measure and bespoke? Here's what actually separates them, from the pattern to the muslin fitting, and which your suit needs.

Not sure your suit fits? Check the shoulders, collar, sleeves, waist and trousers against a tailor's standard, and see which problems can be fixed.

Choosing cloth for a suit and seeing merino, mohair or cashmere on the label? Here's what each wool and fibre is, how it feels and where it works best.

Wearing a suit jacket with jeans and wondering why it looks off? Here's how a sports jacket, a suit jacket and a blazer differ, and when to wear each.

Not sure whether your suit calls for an Oxford, a Derby or a loafer? Here's every dress shoe type, what it signals, and the suits each one goes with.

Ordering a shirt and asked which cuff you want? Here's every shirt cuff type, what each one signals, and which to choose for work, weddings and black tie.

Same garment, two names, and a lot of confusion about when to wear one. Here is what a waistcoat does, the styles that work, and how it should fit.

Not sure if a check reads business or weekend? Here are 11 men's suit patterns, what each one signals, and how to match scale to your build.

Invitation says black tie and you own a black suit? Here is what the dress code actually requires, where it bends, and what will look wrong on the night.

Choosing cloth for a Sydney summer and an office winter are different problems. Here is how weight, weave and Super count actually affect your suit.

Two suits at the same price can be built completely differently. Here is what canvas actually does, the three construction types, and how to check in a shop.

Not sure which collar works with your tie, your face or your suit? Here are 13 men's collar styles, what each one signals, and when to wear them.

Heading to Randwick this spring? Here is exactly what the members’ enclosure and general admission dress codes require, from a Sydney tailor.

Not sure what to wear to a wedding as a male guest? From black tie to outdoor casual, suit styles, colours, and fit tips from Lupo Bianco's tailors.

Learn the essential dos and don’ts of wedding suits for men, from choosing the right fit and fabric to avoiding common styling mistakes.

Choosing a wedding suit colour? Match navy, charcoal, grey or something lighter to the dress code, time of day and season, and see which colours to avoid.

Learn how to choose the right suit colours for any occasion. Explore classic and modern men's suit colours, combinations, and seasonal styling.

Getting married soon? Tick off every piece of your wedding outfit, from the suit to the cufflinks, with a timeline that starts three months out. Free printable.